A Very Personal Post And Plea
Thursday, January 4, 2007 by PoSmedley | Discussion: Community
In case you haven't heard, I have a daughter on the way. Joy!
Now the bad news. I have a dog. His name is Bonzai. he is part Golden Retriever and part Chow. The dog has to go. You see, he's big. A whopping 85 pounds, and he is 'fearful'. Don't confuse this with aggressive. He is just very fearful. I raised him from 6 seeks and don't know why he has turned out this way.
He has never bitten or attacked anyone, but you can imagine a persons reaction when a strange dog of his size growls at them when they approach to pet him. he also gets very nervous when my wife and I play (Horseplay) with our stepson. He'll bark and growl like he doesn't know which one of us to protect from being hurt. He likes to jump up and put his paws on you to make you stop. You can imagine my wifes fear of him doing it to a toddler if the child squeals to loud. Get the picture?
We tried dog training. This is one thing we can't break him of. I won't tie him up outside. I have never believed in that and have never had an outside dog, which is all the rage down here in Podunk, USA. So, for 8 months we have tried to find him a home. We have yet to find anyone with the patience to let him adjust and get over his fearfulness, which he will surely have with a new owner. We are down to crunch time. I have 18 days to find him a home, basically.
We have tried all the PET INC., and other animal rescues. Most have closed up in the past few years here. We tried the paper, friends, even a group site on Yahoo. I wasn't overly concerned, because...I hate to say, I thought if I had to, I could take him to the SPCA or Humane Society as a last resort. I have gotten 3 dogs there myself over the course of my life. That is until my wife found out this week that they put down dogs that are 'surrendered' by owners. I guess they figure if the original owner doesn't want it, no one will. They put them down the day you drop them off.
I live in Columbia, SC. My friends, fellow skinners, and any one who reads this, if you know of someone near me (I will drive..to Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee...almost anywhere I have to) that would like to take my dog, email me please.
Now the bad news. I have a dog. His name is Bonzai. he is part Golden Retriever and part Chow. The dog has to go. You see, he's big. A whopping 85 pounds, and he is 'fearful'. Don't confuse this with aggressive. He is just very fearful. I raised him from 6 seeks and don't know why he has turned out this way.
He has never bitten or attacked anyone, but you can imagine a persons reaction when a strange dog of his size growls at them when they approach to pet him. he also gets very nervous when my wife and I play (Horseplay) with our stepson. He'll bark and growl like he doesn't know which one of us to protect from being hurt. He likes to jump up and put his paws on you to make you stop. You can imagine my wifes fear of him doing it to a toddler if the child squeals to loud. Get the picture?
We tried dog training. This is one thing we can't break him of. I won't tie him up outside. I have never believed in that and have never had an outside dog, which is all the rage down here in Podunk, USA. So, for 8 months we have tried to find him a home. We have yet to find anyone with the patience to let him adjust and get over his fearfulness, which he will surely have with a new owner. We are down to crunch time. I have 18 days to find him a home, basically.
We have tried all the PET INC., and other animal rescues. Most have closed up in the past few years here. We tried the paper, friends, even a group site on Yahoo. I wasn't overly concerned, because...I hate to say, I thought if I had to, I could take him to the SPCA or Humane Society as a last resort. I have gotten 3 dogs there myself over the course of my life. That is until my wife found out this week that they put down dogs that are 'surrendered' by owners. I guess they figure if the original owner doesn't want it, no one will. They put them down the day you drop them off.
I live in Columbia, SC. My friends, fellow skinners, and any one who reads this, if you know of someone near me (I will drive..to Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee...almost anywhere I have to) that would like to take my dog, email me please.
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PoSmedley
Reply #46 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:59 AM
Reply #46 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:59 AM
Don't you all ever sleep? lol
Thanks for the bumps, y'all.
Thanks for the bumps, y'all.
teddybearcholla
Reply #47 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:56 AM
It seems the older you get the less you sleep!!!
Reply #47 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:56 AM
It seems the older you get the less you sleep!!!
teddybearcholla
Reply #49 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 8:43 AM
and when you have a new baby, well you can almost kiss your sleep goodbye!!!
Reply #49 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 8:43 AM
and when you have a new baby, well you can almost kiss your sleep goodbye!!!
teddybearcholla
Reply #51 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 9:07 AM
How is that new little one of yours doing, Jack?
Reply #51 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 9:07 AM
| i'll vouch for that |
How is that new little one of yours doing, Jack?
PoSmedley
Reply #53 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:12 AM
Reply #53 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:12 AM
don't tell anyone, but I think she's faking the whole thing. She'll do anything to get me to rub her feet.
seldomseen
Reply #55 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:17 PM
Major BUMP
Still looking
Rub his tummy for luck
Reply #55 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 2:17 PM
Major BUMP
Still looking
Rub his tummy for luck
tawoods
Reply #59 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:55 PM
TBC...Voice of authority speaking
Still praying for a amiable solution 'Po
Reply #59 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:55 PM
| It seems the older you get the less you sleep!!! |
TBC...Voice of authority speaking
Still praying for a amiable solution 'Po
teddybearcholla
Reply #60 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:22 PM
You betcha!!!!
me too....
Reply #60 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:22 PM
| TBC...Voice of authority speaking |
| Still praying for a amiable solution 'Po |
me too....
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Reply #41 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 9:23 PM